The motion, tabled by Kgatleng West MP, Unity Dow, proposed that government establish a dedicated arm or unit of the Botswana Police Service for the protection of judicial officers.Presenting the motion, Dow argued that although security officers are...
In Parliament today, Keorapetse revealed that Moswaane did adduce evidence to what he alleged and has prepared a ruling."Moswaane provided a dossier of evidence with several documents, this included savingrams, newspaper extracts, letters from BOMRA,...
The police believe that a syndicate using vehicles is operating in the area and targeting farmers’ livestock, particularly during the night.In most cases, the animals are stolen after they have been kraaled, whilst only a few incidents occur when...
According to police, the incident occurred when the woman went to her boyfriend’s house and discovered that he was with another woman inside his bedroom. The situation escalated when the 40-year-old Ugandan man allegedly refused to unlock the door...
The foetus was reportedly retrieved from a dog that is suspected to have been feeding on the remains, with one of the unborn baby's hands already eaten.According to the police, the matter came to light after a passerby noticed a dog carrying what...
After the children had been quiet for some time, the deceased’s mother and the other child’s mother became concerned and started looking for them around the yard.Their search ended in tragedy when they found the boy’s legs hanging outside the...
Seretse, who is charged alongside two of his associates with counts of corruption and money-laundering, amongst other offences, has always denied any wrongdoing. He has maintained that all transactions linked to the NPF were authorised by the...
The case, which was centred on a fight over a goat at a kraal in Goshwe on May 26, 2018, saw conflicting accounts of whether a spear or a knobkerrie was used.When delivering his ruling, Francistown High Court Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe...
Police in the area said the Saturday overnight rains left three families homeless, and others crowded in a single hut after their houses collapsed due to flooding.Maunatlala Police Station commander, Superintendent Omphile Galani, told The Monitor...
In a decision announced last week, the ratings agency lowered the country’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to BBB- from BBB, whilst the short-term rating was cut to A-3 from A-2.The outlook on the rating was revised...
This was said by Minister Dr Edwin Dikoloti in response to a parliamentary question by Jwaneng-Mabutsane legislator Omphemetse Kwapa. He had quizzed whether there are any plans to introduce a lease rental amnesty.Dikoloti said lease rental amnesty is...
Addressing a full council meeting on Monday, Gaborone Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng stated that the facility currently caters not only for residents of Gaborone but also to patients from neighbouring districts such as Mogoditshane-Thamaga and Tlokweng. As...
Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation, Shawn Ntlhaile, officially launched the SBIP, an initiative aimed at strengthening Botswana’s innovation ecosystem and helping local innovators transform ideas into viable businesses.During the...
Jwaneng’s retail and service landscape got a major boost last Thursday with the launch of a new integrated Shell service station, developed by MSDM Group (Pty) Ltd in partnership with Vivo Energy Botswana. The facility combines fuel, convenience...
Speaking during a consultative meeting at Gerald Estates , Moswaane highlighted agriculture as a practical way to fight poverty.He encouraged households to start backyard gardens and communities to engage in tree planting initiatives, especially...
For years now, Botswana has been repeatedly accused of hosting the US Military Base, with popular South African politician, Julius Malema, at the forefront of the allegations.In an attempt to put an end to the matter to the on going debate whether...
The four men are; Thatayaone Motlhanka (40) a primary school teacher, 35-year-old soldier Kabelo Mokokota, Bakang Ranthoakgale, a Ngwaketse Land Board computer technician and 40-year-old self employed Aobakwe Mokokota. The quartet is accused of...
The Marapong-born Moalosi is known for his assertive and principled approach in the National Assembly. He is not afraid to speak his mind and challenge fellow MPs, including government ministers, on issues that matter to his constituents. For...
The donation, handed over yesterday morning, comes at a time when hospitals across the country have reported limited stocks of critical medicines, raising concern amongst patients.Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ismail said the contribution...
Kokorwe passed away last week in Gaborone at the age of 78 after a brief hospital stay. Family members said burial arrangements have been finalised, with relatives, friends, and political leaders expected to gather in Phomolong to pay their final...
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